Cowboys training and nutritional protocol for getting leaner
The Cowboy Cut — 8 Weeks 1) The “3-2-1” Training Plan (simple + joint-friendly) 3 full-body lifts • 2 easy cardio sessions • 1 long walk dayAll sessions 45–55 min. Log every set. Mon — Full Body A - Goblet squat to box (or hack/leg press) 4×8 - DB bench press 4×8 - Chest-supported row 4×10 - Farmer carries 4×30 m - Calf raises 3×12 Wed — Full Body B - Trap-bar deadlift (or RDL) 4×6 - Seated shoulder press (neutral grip) 4×8 - Lat pulldown (neutral) 4×10 - Cable woodchop 3×12/side - Reverse sled drag 6×40 m Fri — Full Body C - Belt squat (or box squat) 4×8 - Incline DB press 4×8–10 - One-arm DB row 4×10/side - Hip hinge back-extension 3×12 - Sled push 6×30 m Tue & Sat — Zone-2 cardioBike/row/tread incline 30–40 min at 120–135 bpm (you can talk).Sun — Long walk 60–75 min at any pace. Progression: When you hit the top of the rep range with solid form, add a small plate next week. Keep RPE ~7–8 (no grinders). 2) Nutrition: The “Plate Code” Target calories to start: 3,100 kcal/day (≈9–10 kcal/lb).If waist or photos don’t change after 14 days, drop 200 kcal (from carbs first). Daily macros (easy ranges): - Protein: 200–220 g - Carbs: 300–350 g (higher on lift days, lower on cardio day) - Fats: 80–90 g Plate Code at each meal - 2 palms lean protein (beef, chicken, eggs, Greek yogurt, whey) - 2 fists veg/salad - 1 cupped hand carbs on non-training meals; 2 cupped hands carbs pre/post-lift - 1 thumb healthy fats (olive oil, avocado, nuts) Example day - Breakfast: 4 eggs + 2 egg whites, mushrooms/tomatoes, 2 slices sourdough - Lunch (pre-lift): 200 g chicken, 250 g rice, big salad, olive oil - Post-lift: whey shake + banana + rice cakes - Dinner: 250 g salmon, potatoes, green veg, olive oil - Snack (if needed): Skyr + berries + honey Hydration: 4–5 L/day + electrolytes. Keep salt intake consistent. 3) Supplement Stack (simple, effective, label-compliant) All Gym Squad–aligned; no grey-area stuff needed to make progress.